Plenty Training

Great support and educational aids to get you through to finishing your qualification. Highly recommended, the team were so supportive and encouraging and knew the materials - and happy to help with IT support to get me connected in sessions and submitting my portfolio of evidence.

Great training. It is flexible and you can complete it at your own time. The trainers were fantastic, knowledgeable, and very helpful. I would recommend Plenty Training to everyone.

Highly recommend Plenty Training first with Cert IV and just completed Diploma TAE - A great supportive team of trainers to help you become a trainer in any field. Show reply

I completed my TAE40122 Certificate IV Training and Assessing with Plenty Training. Like other reviewers on here, I found the support provided by Plenty Training to be almost non-existent. The repetitive questions were soul destroying and made me question my sanity - I initially though that I was imagining answering the same questions over and… Read more

over but nope, I wasn't imagining it. There was not anywhere near enough information on RPL or mapping but by golly there was a lot on diversity, inclusion and equity! Video upon video on DEI and how to make people feel safe and comfortable by not using pronouns and using gender-neutral terminology. I understand that this is a part of our daily life but it does not need to be flogged like it is in this course. Other videos have a trainer that is not wearing a headset while recording and so it is very difficult to hear what she is saying.

The computer system is extremely clunky and outdated - be prepared to become extremely frustrated and want to throw your computer through the wall. Which brings me to my next point - make sure you have a computer or laptop because their lessons and assessments do not work on any mobile device. This was not made clear on enrolment and I ended up having to buy a laptop as I only need a tablet for my everyday use. Plenty Training are very aware of their website's clunkiness and not being user friendly and talk about it in one of the early videos and the one face to face lesson I was able to attend (had to take time off work as it's mandatory and only available during business hours) where they openly admit that it won't be updated anytime soon. Let's not forget to mention assessments that aren't properly unlocked so emails need to be sent to student support asking for this to be done. A new assessment is then emailed and all answers in the previous document need to be copy and pasted into the new one - more time and an unnecessary exercise in frustration, which seems to be the standard emotion felt with this company. You only get three chances to be marked competent on your assessment, if you need more than this then you get charged an additional $200 fee per attempt - this was also not made clear on enrolment.

Reading through previous reviews (which I wish I'd done prior to enrolling instead of taking my colleague's recommendation at face value), it sounds like the videos haven't been updated in a while (years?) so there's a lot of money being made by reusing the same videos over and over and over. If you don't attend their face-to-face classes - that are flogged at you mercilessly throughout the course and with an additional fee of course - then expect to have to complete a statutory declaration for every single workplace observation assessment when a third party report would suffice.

Overall, I am extremely disappointed with Plenty Training and this course. I struggled through this course - not with the content but with the sheer repetitiveness of the assessment questions, video 'lessons' that don't really teach you anything useful, and the only good thing to come out of it is that it's finished and I got the bit of paper. Now excuse me, I'm off to research and teach myself about RPL and mapping as well as anything else I find along the way.

An okay experience. I wouldn't say it was the best learning experience I've had. The way it is set up within the online experience it is really difficult to complete the TAE certificate fully online and you pretty much need to do the extra learning days. This isn't really made clear or promoted from plenty. The online learning experience could… Read more

also do with a polish as it is very clunky. Completing the certificate online is a an option for those who can't complete it in person as I couldn't although if you were waying up doing it online versus in person I would do it in person.

Avoid at all costs – This RTO gaslighted me when I questioned some of the activities. The questions contradicted themselves, as a registered teacher I know how to write questions, but was told that they did not contradict themselves and that no one else had problems. The RTO also provided incorrect information in multiple distance lessons. The information was… Read more

systematically incorrect, so it really concerns me that there are entire cohorts of learners from PT who have been told the incorrect information by trainers who also had no idea how to pronounce the terminology (the Academic Manager and Academic Coordinator among these). What is worse, rather than learn how to pronounce terminology, the Academic Manager at one stage laughed and said that she never knew how to say that word. As the Academic Manager of the RTO, that really concerned me.

At other times, the Academic Manager made comments about the education system that were out of her scope and were also systemically incorrect - which to me shows so much unprofessional conduct.

Lastly, assessments were convoluted, repetitive and marked by incompetent assessors who do not have currency. Plus, assessors did a poor job of returning assessments promptly, I was often waiting close to a month. When changes needed to be made, the assessor was unable to clearly articulate what was wrong and what needed changing. On one occasion, the question asked for an explanation, but the assessor marked it as not satisfactory, because I did not provide examples - the question did not ask for them. On another occasion, the same assessor (the Academic Coordinator) told me that a logo was not sufficient, despite the fact that it was a screenshot and the question asked for a screenshot. Upon questioning this, rather than admit she made a mistake, the Academic Coordinator said that although its not what the question asked for she would accept it.

I'm also convinced that from what I've seen, no real action will be taken from negative feedback. I note that similar comments have been made over time, but no changes have been made.

I recently completed the TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training with Plenty Training through the RPL pathway. I can say now it was a very positive and rewarding experience. From start to finish, the RPL process was clearly structured and professionally managed. I would like to extend a special thanks to my assessor, David Murray,… Read more

who helped me to make this journey successful. David was not only highly knowledgeable and experienced, but also exceptionally supportive and responsive throughout the entire process. His clear and constructive feedback made the RPL assessment process smooth and stress-free. The online platform was easy to navigate and provided an efficient way to upload evidence and communicate with the team. The flexibility of completing the RPL assessment online made a huge difference in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. It allowed me to fit study and submission time around my professional and personal commitments. I would highly recommend Plenty Training to anyone considering formalising their skills through RPL. Thank you again to David and the entire Plenty Training team for your ongoing support.

I recently completed the TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training with Plenty Training through RPL and had a great experience. The course was well-structured, the Assessor— David Murray is knowledgeable and supportive, and the online platform was easy to use once I understood this. I’d definitely recommend Plenty Training to anyone looking to complete this qualification. Honey Ahuja Show reply

I recently completed the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment with Plenty Training, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. The team was incredibly supportive throughout the entire journey — always approachable, professional, and ready to help with any queries. The workshops were well-structured, easy to follow, and delivered… Read more ·  1

in a way that made complex content understandable. The trainers were knowledgeable and engaging, creating a comfortable learning environment that encouraged participation and built confidence.

Some highlights of my experience:

Clear and practical course materials

Excellent trainer support and feedback

Flexible learning options that suited my schedule

Real-world examples that made the content relatable and useful

I highly recommend Plenty Training to anyone looking to complete their Cert IV TAE. They make the process smooth and enjoyable, while ensuring you’re well-prepared for a career in training and assessment.

David Murray, awesome Trainer and assessor – I just completed my TAE 40122 with Plenty Training and was extremely impressed with the support network using their online tools. Our trainer and assessor, David Murray was absolutely awesome. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable, but he has the patience of a saint ha ha. Thank you for all the support and guidance you have given to allow me to gain my CERT IV training and Assessment David, keep up the great work. Show reply

Thank you Plenty Training – I've just completed the TAE40122 and although quite daunting at times, the resources provided were easy to understand and thorough in the explanation of assessments. I received my assessment results quickly and feedback was always given in a constructive manner. The trainers were excellent, very approachable and helpful. The iClasses I attended… Read more ·  1

made it easy to meet all the necessary requirements. and helped provide a better understanding of the unit. The admin staff were also very helpful and prompt in answering any queries.

No need to go anywhere else for TAE – Plenty Training have provided me with excellent RPL and gap training over the last 8 years as I have returned to update my TAE credentials as needed. Brilliant communication, high quality expectations to meet the assessment requirements and attain the qualifications. The one stop shop for all TAE training products. Friendly, flexible and their… Read more ·  1

learning support materials are so helpful, no long boring lectures. Next time the Training package updates, I will be back to Plenty Training.

Not greatly impressed – I undertook the TAE40122 Cert IV Training and Assessment. This was the first extra-school training I have done since my trade. I had no idea of what was involved nor how much work it would require. I had no real practical study suggestions and no clue as to the amount of writing involved. I have discussed my experience with other students and… Read more

found a similar mentality exists with most of them. The amount of repetitive answering of similarly-worded questions was absolutely soul destroying and so frustrating that I nearly gave up multiple times. It's one thing to tell us that you can integrate some recorded video classes to save work but the seemingly-endless writing of the same answers over and over and over and over was downright depressing. And to tell us to use friends or family or fellow students to stand in as classmates is one thing, but to then ask us to invent backstories and fictional work history and reasons for them to undertake the course is just nonsense. My son took the class I taught because I needed him to, and not because he had an interest in the subject, not because he wants to get a job in the industry and NOT because he is wanting to do further study. To write rubbish about his supposed work history or his possible learning difficulty is entirely a waste of precious time and a stressful waste of mental energy. I did not enjoy that part of the course at all. There were errors in the documents and many of the links for further online information did not work. This course placed stress on my marriage and my mental health. I cannot recommend this course at all, especially considering that the less complicated, older course TAE40116 is still being accepted by employers.

Excellent service – Completed a course online with Plenty training. When I requested support It was given quickly. The course was written well and easy to understand. Show reply

Disappointed – Inconsistencies from the start. In an online class environment it’s all copy, paste and tick the box. In an individual format it’s near on impossible to access any relevant support. I had more than five different assessors marking my units. Petty knock backs that had no relevance to the content provided. It’s almost like they employ contractors to… Read more

do the marking so it’s in their best interest to mark down to gain a few extra hours of work. An overall disappointing experience. On a positive note everyone I spoke to at Plenty was polite. The office staff always did their best to email the teachers/assessor’s to get back in contact in a timely manner. This intense type of course would be better suited to a structured class room where interactions can be clear and concise instead of dodgy internet and zoom set ups. I would not recommend Plenty training to anyone and in fact our business has ceased putting through any more enrolments. This course sets students up for failure, not success.

Excellent option – I signed on for a single TAE module at Plenty Training and had a very positive experience. Any time I had an issue it was rectified very prompty, if not on the spot. Being interstate was not a problem at all. My assessment was fair and reasonable. Thank you Plenty Training Show reply

TAE40122 do it with Plenty Training – Managed to do mine in 6.5 months, but was pretty diligent with the study and assignments. Melinda and Kenny were great. Plenty Training very good RTO Show reply

Great training provider – I completed the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment upgrade with Plenty Training in March 2019 followed by the TAE40122 version in March 2024. These assessments are designed well as they can be completed independently of the workplace. The flexible training options also make it easy to get the work done. Recommended overall. Show reply

Best experience – I have completed Certificate IV in Training and Assessment through Plenty Training recently. Took me 7 months to complete. Some days were easy, some not too easy, but well worth it at the end. I highly recommend Plenty Training to anyone looking to do their TAE course. I opted for iclass method. Great resources, excellent support in completing assessments, amazing trainers and assessors. Show details ·  1

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and assessment – I recently completed the TAE40122 course through an iclass setting. The learner portal was easy to access and use. The pre recorded videos were great and the assessment guide video was very helpful. The three online class segments was a good way to connect with other students and the trainers provided plenty of guidance through our assessments.… Read more ·  1

Assessments were marked in a timely manner and my enquires and questions were answered quickly. I would recommend Plenty Training to anyone wanting to complete this course.